• A family walking in a field with their dog, trees in the background and a blue sky.

A beautiful picture book of a mindful pregnancy and natural birth, told by a little girl, based on her family’s journey. It’s made to answer the curiosity of a little one who sees Mommy’s body and daily routine change throughout pregnancy, all the way to the birth of her little sibling in their safest place. Using simple words and beautiful illustrations, this book allows little-future-big-ones and their parents to enjoy it together while waiting for the baby to come out of Mommy’s belly.

Let’s align and nourish the mind, body, and heart with love, peace, and trust in the journey of welcoming a little one.

A Picture book's title: a family's tale welcoming a little one, "Baby Comes Out of Mommy's Belly"
Picture book of mindful pregnancy and natural birth 'Baby Comes Out of Mommy's Belly' with an illustration of a woman holding a smiling child in front of blooming cherry blossom.

“I and my grandchildren love your book so dearly! I love your vision and heart.”

-Robin Lim, a fierce advocate for human rights in childbirth, midwife, teacher, speaker, founder of the Bumi Sehat Foundation, CNN Hero, and author of Placenta: The Forgotten Chakra.

“A very worthwhile project and certainly very much needed. You are an excellent illustrator.”

-Laura Kaplan Shanley, an author of Unassisted Childbirth, freelance writer, speaker, childbirth consultant, and widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the natural birth movement.

8 Reasons I’m Making This Picture Book

  • I’m not satisfied with the media portrayal of pregnancy and childbirth.

    Pregnancy and birth doesn’t have to be fragile and painful. Pregnancy and birth shouldn’t be filled with fear, worry, and doubt. I wish more women and people could see, hear, or read more gentle birth stories filled with love, peace and trust. I wish children could grow up hearing beautiful natural birth stories.

  • I value choice and authenticity.

    I wish women and families could make their decisions from a place of love, peace, and trust, instead of fear, worry, and doubt. They should bring awarness to their fears, worries and doubts, ask questions, then seek answers from different sources, so they can transform their fear into love with F-A-I-T-H (Feel-Acceptance-Inquire-Truth-Heart space) and decide what’s best for them by aligning their mind, body, and heart.

  • I believe in the true capacity of women’s bodies to give birth and babies to be born on their own terms.

    If the mother listens to her body and allows it to work instinctively with her baby in harmony, surrounded by love, peace and trust, surrender to their true Creator, birth can be a beautiful, awakening experience. God has already created us perfectly; we just need to have faith in God’s design and allow it to do the work.

  • I want more people to know that natural (unmedicated) childbirth is possible.

    And it should be the norm, just like other biological functions like eating, pooping, or making love, as it has very important implications for the mother, baby, and the whole family’s long-term connection, health and well-being.

  • I want women and families to be supported, not judged, for their decisions.

    They should be free to choose how, when, and where to give birth, without fear of judgment. They should be surrounded by a supportive environment that respects them, rather than intimidating them.

  • I believe in the unspoken power and intelligence of children.

    We must respect children’s needs. They need to be prepared for everything that will be done for them. If we explain, include, and involve the eldest children in the pregnancy and birth process, they can better prepare themselves and be more ready to welcome their new little sibling into their growing family.

  • I believe that if we want good results, we need to prepare, learn, and nourish our minds, bodies, and hearts with what align with it.

    When you take the time to prepare thoroughly, continuously learn, and nourish your mind, body, and heart in alignment with your desires, the results are not only more likely to be positive, but also more fulfilling.

  • Visual storytelling is a powerful tool.

    It engages the audience on an emotional level, making complex ideas easier to understand and remember. It has the ability to convey messages, evoke emotions, ultimately amplify the reach of the content, and create lasting impressions by using illustrations to complement the narrative.

A group of two photos. A left photo shows a mother and a children, hugging and smiling, in an indoor setting. A right photo shows a woman drawing on a piece of paper with a bouquet of flowers next to it, seen from above in a minimalist style.
Text written in gold script: "The story behind the book".

After the birth of my first child in a maternity hospital, I was left with a quiet ache—questions I couldn’t answer, a feeling that something was missing. I wasn’t fully informed, and I didn’t feel truly satisfied. So when I became pregnant again, my husband and I chose a different path. We began learning about childbirth deeply, side by side, as a team. The more we learned, the more our confidence grew. Then we chose our safest place on Earth to give birth—our home—where I feel more relaxed, supported, and loved. And as I prepared for that day, I wanted my eldest daughter to understand what was coming—to including her to the journey and to prepare her to be ready for her new role as a big sister. I searched for a picture book about mindful pregnancy and natural birth for children, but I couldn’t find one that aligned with what I was looking for. And so, this book began as a seed in my heart.

Our second baby was born peacefully at home, I became more sensitive to my inner voice, follow my intuition to begin a journey of self-discovery. It wasn’t easy—it felt like walking through a storm. But over time, the why behind so many life experiences came into focus, making the storm worth passing through. I realized that our subconscious mind, programmed through repetition and emotionally charged experiences especially in childhood, doesn’t just quietly affect what we believe—it strongly shapes how we experience life. In fact, science shows that about 95% of our thoughts, actions, and decisions come from the subconscious, while only 5% are directed by our conscious mind. So, I decided to become more conscious of my unconscious mind. The more I became conscious of my thoughts, actions, and feelings, the more clarity I gained about the reasons behind what I once saw only on the surface. I’ve learned to look deeper—to listen beyond words and see beneath the surface. And with that, rather than simply react, now I learn to pause, reflect and respond with love, peace and trust.

Science now confirms what many have always felt: the mind, body, and heart are deeply connected. And when it comes to birth, most of us carry stories filled with fear—stories passed down through films, television, and the voices around us. Stories that say birth is painful, dangerous, even traumatic.

But that’s not the only truth. There are also many stories of birth that are calm, gentle, and filled with joy. They exist—but are rarely shown. What makes the difference is the mind, body, and heart of the birthing person—how her subconscious mind has been programmed, and the environment that surrounds her. Both have a powerful impact on her experience. I believe the world needs more positive birth stories—especially for our children, so they grow up believing that birth is beautiful, natural, and even magical—something that can powerfully shape their own birthing experiences later in life, if they choose to have one.

This book is my contribution—a way to bring one of those quiet light, the gentle truths shining into the world. Through my passion for drawing, writing, and the wonder in children’s eyes, I hope this story helps families remember what’s possible. That birth can be beautiful. That our minds are powerful. That the stories we tell matter. And sometimes, the most meaningful change begins with a single book—nourishing the mind, opening the eyes, and filling the heart with love, peace, and trust in the journey, that allows the soul to heal and bloom, so a family can live together to thrive, not just to survive.

Text written in gold script: "Fransisca".